The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ATTAIN ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Michael Wood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLift New Rickstones
Secondary · Very close
Southview School
Special school · Very close
Templars Academy
Primary · 527m away
Chatten Free School
Free school · Grammar · 689m away
Rivenhall Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Powers Hall Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Witham Oaks Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Acorn Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elm Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Elm Hall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elm Hall Primary School?
Elm Hall Primary School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elm Hall Primary School take?
Elm Hall Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elm Hall Primary School?
Elm Hall Primary School is in Witham, CM8 2SD, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elm Hall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Elm Hall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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